Where Everyone Wants to Go in 2019, According to Kayak

Though it may be hard to believe, 2019 is here—and if you're anything like us, that means it's already time to start planning your vacation. In addition to a whole list of places we think you should go, Kayak is back with its annual Hacker Guide, which shows trending destinations based on the greatest year-over-year increase in Kayak's search. The search engine even did some of the trip planning groundwork for you, like identifying when you'll find the lowest airfare. Here's what places are on travelers' radars for the next 12 months.

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Mexico City, Mexico

Increase in search: 73 percentBest median average airfares found in: February, September, OctoberWhy it pops: As we wrote in our city guide, this sprawling, complex, always-changing megalopolis is a study in contrasts. It's got both epic street food and chef-driven, pilgrimage-worthy restaurants, and an art scene vibrant with folk and cutting-edge contemporary galleries. Add in sophisticated hotels, grand public parks and boulevards, and dynamic markets, and it's easy to see why it's at the top of the list.

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Bali, Indonesia

Increase in search: 65 percentBest median average airfares found in: April, September, October, NovemberWhy it pops:Eat Pray Love associations aside, the chief reasons people go to Bali—teeming forests, serene rice terraces, volcanic-sand beaches, and mystical temples—are still there if you know where to look, writesTraveler's Alex Postman. Into the island's luxurious side? Worry not: The Viceroy Bali topped our list of best resorts in the world, thanks to its collection of jaw-dropping villas.

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Increase in search: 49 percentBest median average airfares found in: April, September, NovemberWhy it pops: Ho Chi Minh City, previously called Saigon, pulsates with energy. Don't miss Ben Thanh Market—which is housed in one of the city's oldest structures—or the Saigon Central Post Office, which was designed by Gustave Eiffel (yes, like the tower) and completed in 1891. Make time, too, for a meal at Com Nieu Sai Gon, which made an appearance on No Reservations and was Anthony Bourdain's favorite spot in the city.

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The Bahamas

Increase in search: 45 percentBest median average airfares found in: January, September, OctoberWhy it pops: With more than 700 islands and cays, the Bahamas lay claim to everything from upscale resorts to the 190-mile-long Andros Barrier Reef, the third-largest barrier reef on the planet. That the archipelago has more than 300 days of sunshine and some of the world's best beaches doesn't hurt, either.

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Guadalajara, Mexico

Increase in search: 43 percentBest median average airfares found in: February, April, SeptemberWhy it pops: Guadalajara's markets and rich architecture recall Mexico City, though unlike the capital, everything you’ll want to do here is within a walkable city center, writesTraveler's Erin Florio. Explore the Lafayette neighborhood, where you'll see the works of Guadalajara native and Pritzker Prize winner Luis Barragán all over; and get a taste of local tequila at Fat Charlie, where apron-wearing bartenders pair the alcohol with fresh ingredients like ginger, cilantro, and roasted pineapple.

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Lisbon, Portugal

Increase in search: 42 percentBest median average airfares found in: February, October, NovemberWhy it pops: We've said it before, and we'll say it again: When it comes to Lisbon, the secret's out. The coastal capital sees 4.5 million annual visitors, most of whom flock to the city for its fado music, historic ruins, winding old town, and trams—not to mention those pasteis de nata.

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Paris, France

Increase in search: 41 percentBest median average airfares found in: January, February, NovemberWhy it pops: No matter how many times we write about Paris, we never get tired of singing its praises: As we wrote in our city guide, this perennial champ—after having had its thunder taken by cities like London and Tokyo—is back with game-changing bars, top-to-bottom overhauls of the world's most iconic hotels, and the elevation of the concept store. And hey, you still can't turn a corner without running into a Rodin.

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Rome, Italy

Increase in search: 39 percentBest median average airfares found in: January, February, NovemberWhy it pops: We've called Rome the world's greatest outdoor museum, and for good reason: Though it's been centuries since this gorgeous tumble of ancient and Renaissance buildings ruled the world, Rome still captivates in a way few cities elsewhere can. Today, we come here as much for the cacio pepe in Testaccio and to wander the lanes of Monti, as we do the Pantheon, which is as impressive on your first visit as it is your 30th. Doesn't hurt, either, that the cocktail bars now give Paris's a run for their euro.

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Maui, Hawaii

Increase in search: 35 percentBest median average airfares found in: April, May, SeptemberWhy it pops: Maui makes postcards and Pinterest boards the world over for not one reason, but many—its resort-lined beaches, monster surf breaks, and windswept highways, to start. But to many, the island's real magic is found in its quieter corners, writes contributor Jen Murphy: check out family-owned Maui Cones Food Stand for an ahi poke cone, and wander the gardens of the Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm for sweeping views.